MINISTRIESMUSIC MINISTRYJeff Orr, Director of Music
Why: Music is one of the best ways to express closeness to God. Mason UMC welcomes all who feel called to this form of worship, service, and fellowship, whether you have experience or not. What:
Where and When: Groups meet at different times and with different frequencies. Adult choir meets and sings weekly, while the bell choirs, children's choirs, and band meet and perform during special times of the year. Click here for church calendar or go back to top. EDUCATION
Who: All those interested in learning more about our Christian heritage and how to put it into action in our world. Why: Beginning with the earliest years, Christian education adds depth and meaning to life. Examining our beliefs is a way of strengthening them. Classes are offered for all ages, from preschool through Older Adult. What: Where and When: Groups meet at different times and with different frequencies. Click here for church calendar or go back to top. FELLOWSHIP
Who: Men, women, and youth who come together to grow in Christian life. Why: We grow in faith through corporate worship and service. United Methodist Women, Men's Fellowship, Young Adult Fellowship, and the youth groups create opportunities for meaningful Christian interaction that makes a difference in our community and the world. What: Where and When: Groups meet at different times and with different frequencies. Click here for church calendar or go back to top. SERVICE
Who: Church members and friends who reach out to those in the greater community, bringing God's love to life through work and service, and the human touch. Why: Christian faith grows in action. We reach out to those in need to bring God's kingdom into being. What: Where and When: Groups meet at different times and with different frequencies. Click here for church calendar or go back to top. YOUTH ACTIVITIESYouth Director Who: Anyone in middle and high school. Why: For fellowship, fun, and growth in the love of God and community. What: Middle school and high school youth meet weekly to explore our Christian faith, have a good time, and participate in activities that help our community. Where and when: See events listed on the calendar. Just a few examples: The mission of Troop 224 is to promote the training of young men in Scout craft and to teach them patriotism, courage, self-reliance, and to arouse and inspire responsibility along with the Scout oath, law, and outdoor code. Troop 224 has a long history of serving young men in the north Tacoma
area. The Troop celebrated it's 40th anniversary in 1995 and is quickly
approaching it's 50th anniversary. We just recently, in November of 2001,
awarded our 60th Eagle Scout . Contact: George Mills Click here to link to the calendar or go back to top. Reach Out
Who:Church members and friends who reach out to those in the greater community, bringing God's love to life through the human touch. Why: In a disconnected world, we are often starved for personal interactions. The Reach Out team provides opportunities for personal contact through activities in the church and in the community. What: Sunday morning hospitality and refreshments, greeters, ushers and van transportation. In addition the following events take place regularly: Click here for church calendar or go back to top. Relate to God
Who: A group of devoted people who meet monthly to help plan and create an atmosphere conducive to worship in the sanctuary. Why: Atmosphere matters. As the liturgical seasons of the church change, so the sanctuary should reflect both the season and a sense of continuity. The Relate work group strives to create an atmosphere during each season that brings people closer to God. What: A wide range of tasks are performed by Relate. Changing paraments, designing altar displays, setting up for communion, decorating the Christmas trees, or arranging Easter flowers are all tasks performed by a flexible group, varying in size from task to task. Where and When: The work group meets as needed, in varying locations in the church, and in varying configurations. Tasks may be taken on on a routine basis or for the short term only. It just depends on the project. Click here to link to the calendar or go back to top. Church Council
Who: The Mason Church Council is composed of representatives from all standing committees and ministries, the pastors, and an appointed lay leader. Why: We exist to execute the vision for Mason Church as well as approve policy recommendations. What: The Church Council takes action on all matters pertaining to the running of the Church. Where and When: Church Council meets monthly on the fourth Wednesday of the month in the Conference Room. Click here to view Church Council meeting minutes, link to the church calendar or go back to top. Staff-Parish Relations CommitteeWho: The Staff-Parish Relaitons Committee consists of members of the church including the lay leader and a lay member of the annual conference. The committee must not include an immediate family member of the pastor or staff or more than one person from the same household. Why: Staff and congregational interests must beintegrated to focus on the mission of the church. What: The Staff-Parish Relations Committee confers with the congrataion and the staff/pastor about ministry direction, assesses the ministry of the congregation and the staff/pastor annually and consults with the district superintendent. Where and When: The Staff-Parish Relations Committee meets monthly, if needed, in the Conference Room. Members of the congregation can bring issues before the committee by calling or leaving a note with the Committee Chair. Contact the church office for information on the make up of the Committee. Minutes are not taken at Staff-Parish Committee meetings.
Finance Commitee
Who: The Finance Committee consists of members of the church with some financial background, the Church Treasurer and the pastors. Why: The church runs smoothly only if financial matters are prayerfully overseen. What: The Finance Committee provides financial direction and guidance, as well as overseeing stewardship of the church's financial base. All decisions about major purchases or funding drives must go through finance, as must decisions about special offerings. Where and When: The Finance Committee meets monthly on the third Wednesday of the month in the Conference Room. Click here to view the Finance Committee meeting minutes, link to the calendar or go back to top.
Trustees
Who: The Trustees consists of members of the church who Why: The proper keeping of God's house facilitates the ministry of the church. What: The Turstees oversee, maintain and supervise all Mason Church property, receive and administer all gifts, and ensure that all trust funds are invested properly. Where and When: The Trustees meet monthly on the first Wednesdayof the month in the Conference Room.. Click here to view the Trustee Committee meeting minutes, link to the calendar or go back to top. MASON UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
Why: Creation of a supportive fellowship for the purpose of knowing God and empowerment and advocacy for social change. What:
Where and When: There are two circle meeting each month. Click here for more information Mason United Methodist Women or go back to top. |
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